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Q: My boyfriend tried to kill himself last night
asked by: Shanadfeldman on October 6th, 2009
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Hello,
Ok so it has been the roughest few weeks I think I have ever had in a relationship. I have been with my boyfriend for a year now and he is bipolar. He has been off his meds for a long time and I could not get him to go get help for meds. Anyways he also has a bad shoulder that dislocates (and no health insurance) and has taken a toll on him not only physically but mentally. Last night we left a hospital where they did not treat his shoulder correctly and it was still dislocated. He told me he was killing himself and would not get in my car to go home. I followed him for a while and then I lost him. I then started to panic thinking he was going to be found dead so I called 911. He eventually showed up and the police talked to him. Being that he has had 2 past suicide attempts he knew just what to say so that the police would not Baker Act him. My parents showed up and we got him to come home. After my mom left our place he went CRAZY! he yelled and screamed at me and said some of the worst things imaginable. He told me we were done and wanted to brake up with me because I violated his trust by calling my parents and 911. He walked out the door and I did not see where he went. For the first time I was afraid of him so I locked myself in my house and waited for my best friend to come. About 15 min past and then he came to the door, so I let him in. He had taken 100 plus Tylenol pills. I had no clue he had even taken the bottle out with him. I began to panic. He laid on the couch and told me he did not mean anything he said to me earlier that he just wanted me to hate him so I would let him die. I would never let anyone die!!!! I called 911 and they came and he cooperated. They took him to the hospital and pumped his stomach. He was Baker Acted and they reduced his shoulder back into it's joint. I went to visit him at the hospital today after my much needed therapist visit. he told me he was sorry and i accept his apology but I was not sure if we could be together. After talking with him 4 hours i t old him I loved him and wanted to be with him. But the only way we could ever have a healthy relationship was if he remained regulated on meds and got his life back together. I just want people to tell him what they think and give me some feedback. I am so depressed after this!
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MacinB
replied on October 7th, 2009
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My dear, quite the rescuer aren't you? Is this the type of relationship you want? I have been dating my girlfriend for 2 years now and she has threatened to attempt suicide twice and she is medicated. the fact that these people drain normal healthy people because of their antics is beyound comprehension. it's always about them. the fact is you cant save your boyfriend no more then i can save my girlfriend. this sad cycle will just continue over and over again until you are completely and emotionally drained and numb like i am now. the fact is you are now afraid of this guy and who wants to live with that?
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katie33kate
replied on October 7th, 2009
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I have been in this exact position. Bi-polar boyfriend...engaged to be married.

The rollercoaster ride you are on doesn't end. Things might (might!) quiet down for a while... then it all starts again.

You will find that sooner or later you doubt yourself... he will try to make it look like you are crazy and he is ok. I've been there, remember. I've got the scars to prove it.

Eventually, you will have to make a choice. Find a way to ENFORCE proper medication administration (and up keep will be your responsibility to make sure it is done ), keep doing the same thing you are now till you really are crazy, or.... quit. Move on. Work on trying to get your life back.

I rode that ride for far too long. (my story is posted here.. bi-polar and stroke). When you finally have had enough..make it stick!! do not get sucked back in. Till then, bless you... stay in touch here...
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Shanadfeldman
replied on October 7th, 2009
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So what you all are saying is that someone who is Bipolar never gets better? Even with the proper meds? I saw a therapist the day after this all happened and I have another appointment with her again next week. She said that this is also emotional abuse.
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wendyrs
replied on October 7th, 2009
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Yes, in a way it is emotional abuse. He said mean things to you and then apologized. It doesn't mean that he's not going to continue to say mean things to you during the next outburst. It's good that you're seeing a therapist. Allow her to help you work your way out of this relationship.
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katie33kate
replied on October 8th, 2009
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Shanadfeldman...

Bipolar do not get better. This is their life.

When there is a true (and long term commitment) to taking meds and staying in control, then it is possible for the bipolar relationship to hang together. BUT..remember... it is only as long as the bipolar stays commited to staying on the meds.

What usually happens (check it out... the percentage is quite high), the bipolar hates the lack of the 'highs' and refuses meds (my ex boyfriend)...or they think they are "all better" and quit taking meds. Sometimes it isn't until the major explosion happens again that the partner knows!

The abuse is both emotional and psychological. Part of it is done to control you.

I am sorry for your trouble. I understand your situation VERY VERY well. Please. Use the Ann Landers question: are you happier with him or without him?
Would you be in need of therapy yourself if is wasn't for him?

I know how hard this all it. Bless you and take care of yourself.
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MacinB
replied on October 8th, 2009
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Shanadfeldman--- Ask yourself if you really want to be responsible for someone else's happiness? Do you really want to be rescuing this guy every time he has an episode? Medication only makes them somewhat normal. Most of them stop taking it. Even on the meds you will never have a "normal" relationship. How cool does it look to your friends when you introduce this guy to them, hi, this is my boyfriend that has been in and out of in institutions. Who yells obsenities at you and blames you for messing up his life? Believe me after a couple of months of this you will lose yourself completely and become a victim yourself. Get out now while you still have some of your senses left.
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